Middlebury Decides on Test-Optional Policy, to Extend for at Least Several Years

[merc81]

According to Curvin, Middlebury’s adoption of a test-optional approach had been under discussion for a year, and current events confirmed that now was the time to pursue it. “As we continue to work towards a more equitable admissions process, we seek to clear obstacles that might prevent students from applying, especially right now when students face other hurdles in their home community due to the pandemic,” she added.

http://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/archive/2020-news/node/646137

[MWolf]

This isn’t at all surprising, since they were already test flexible. It really was just a matter of time before they decided to go entirely test optional. I think that the pandemic simply pushed them to go ahead and make that final decision.